Young wanted to make sure he fit into Tuberville’s system

Naturally, Denton Ryan quarterback Scotty Young had some concerns after Texas Tech fired Mike Leach as coach in December.

Young’s father confirmed as much in a telephone interview Wednesday.

But Young knew he liked the school, and once he felt assured that he would fit into incoming coach Tommy Tuberville’s offense, there was never any question about eventually signing with the Red Raiders.

Sure enough, Young signed with Tech Wednesday, sealing the deal and giving Red Raiders hope for the future after a tumultuous six-week period.

Jeff Young said in a telephone interview from Denton that his son always wanted to attend Tech.

“Of course,” Jeff Young said, “with the coaching change, it kind of sent us into a little bit of discomfort. But, all in all, he wanted to go to school at Texas Tech. We as parents are very proud of him. He works very hard. He works hard academically as well as athletically.

“We’re just soaking it in and trying to let this be his time, and let him enjoy it.”

Tech ousted Leach on Dec. 30 in the wake of reports that he had mistreated an injured player. Tuberville took over a little more than a week later.

Jeff Young said his son subsequently checked out the situation and came to a decision.

“I don’t think he ever really had second thoughts,” Young said. “I think he always liked the school. As a quarterback, though, you have to make sure that theire system is going to fit your system. And that’s the only thing he needed to make sure of. He knew the school fit him.”